# Conversational Flip Clocks This Analog Flip Clock Displays the Time in Conversational English By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-flip-clock References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/06/conversational-words-flip-clock.php) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/flip-clock) The analog Flip Clock from 'uncommon goods' takes on a [retro aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style) but it displays the current time in a more modern way. The Flip Clock displays the time in conversational English instead of in numbers. For example, 6:45 is displayed as "a quarter to seven." It doesn't give the precise time but it will give you a generalization of what time of day it is. You can say goodbye to clock hands, numbers and 60 ticks because this clock is simple and handy. It is three feet long and acts as [sleek accent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) to your bedside table or as a modern piece of decor suitable for any room in any home. It easily runs on batteries or via adaptor too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Conversational Flip Clocks:** This trend of conversational flip clocks disrupts traditional time-telling methods by displaying the time in conversational English instead of numbers. - **Retro Aesthetics:** The trend of retro aesthetics in flip clocks offers a nostalgic and visually appealing alternative to modern digital clocks. - **Sleek Functional Decor:** The trend of flip clocks as sleek accent pieces provides an opportunity for home decor industries to offer functional yet stylish time-telling options. ### Where This Applies - **Clock Manufacturing:** The clock manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of conversational flip clocks to create innovative and attractive timepieces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of retro aesthetics in flip clocks to offer customers unique and visually appealing decor options. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the trend of sleek functional decor in flip clocks to develop modern and versatile time-telling devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md)